Lettmann Akaroa Expedition MV Plus – Red, White & Yellow

Layup: VCS stands for Vacuum Carbon Sandwich. It is Lettmann’s ultra-lightweight, high-performance composite layup. It uses premium carbon and aramid (Kevlar) fibers combined via a precise vacuum-infusion process.

The Akaroa is the perfect travel boat for those who don’t want to drive by the stopwatch. The excellent directional stability, paired with the safe, yet agile hull ensures that you are always relaxed on the road and still have reserves if the elements do surprise you. None of our sea kayaks are so neutral in wind and waves and remain so unimpressed when there is a strong breeze from aft or port. The slightly wider, flatter and more angular bottom is also really fun in surfing. The raised stem also allows the Akaroa to run dry even in long surf waves – a real pleasure!

Are you looking for the perfect symbiosis of reliability when traveling and safety and fun on day trips and surf adventures, then take the Akaroa on an extensive test drive and convince yourself of the “Akaroa principle”.

Of course, we equipped the Akaroa with our integrated skudder. You can optionally choose between two kinds of pedal system. Other than our Ergo steering rest, we also offer you a classic steering rest (TipToes) which is mounted to the sides of the kayak and is adjustable while sitting.

The Akaroa comes with a big oval hatch at the back and a 240 mm round hatch at the front. We intentionally chose the round hatch at the front, as can be closed more fail-proof. Bulkier luggage has to be put into the rear hatch. As with all of our sea kayaks, you do have the option of an additional bulkhead with a 150 mm hatch.

Which Akaroa for whom?
The numbers in the boat names represent the optimal rider weight (+/- 15 to 20 kg).

“With the Akaroa, the Lettmann team has fulfilled my wish for the ultimate touring boat with great straight-line stability, excellent heavy water capability, and yet agile handling 100%.” Christian Zicke, kayak instructor, guide, and co-developer of the Akaroa.